Jackson State University's Sonic Boom of the South marching band arrives at a previous Battle of the Bands at Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium. This year's battle is set to begin Sunday at 2 p.m.

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Cassandra Mickens

Battle of the Bands comes to Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium in Jackson at 2 p.m., featuring performances from high school and college marching bands and drill teams, as well as Atlanta rapper 2 Chainz, known for his affinity for flashy jewelry, and the OMG Girlz, an Atlanta teen girl group formed by Tameka "Tiny" Cottle and Kiesha Miles, former members of the '90s hit R&B group Xscape. Gospel recording artist Kierra Sheard also is slated to perform. General admission is $13, according to Ticketmaster, with free admission for children ages 5 and younger. Gates open at 1 p.m. ...